What is the purpose of life? Of our lives both individually and as a community of people united, is it so easily definable? Maybe not, but our personal views and life experiences are contributing factors to our perspective about what is important or not, and the purposes meaningful to us. Along with that is freedom of choice, how is it possible that we could even be allowed to live our lives the way we want to without others sacrifice in protecting our freedoms and rights and our availability of choice!
I have noticed the yellow ribbons of the men and women in our community servinging in the armed forces for us. What drove them to do so? Could it be honor, glory, or another inner driving force? There are many benefits of joining, money for school is an example, or giving purpose to an individual's life where maybe soldier life partakes more meaning to them then what they knew as being a civilian.
I eventually gathered myself the courage and approached the National guard office here in town, on Main Street near the college, after some research to talk to the recruiter about my options. I became an official soldier soon to depart for basic training. My choice through this commitment is one of the greatest things I have taken part in and am looking forward to the events that come along with it.
I encourage you, as members of our community to stop by and talk with the recruiter there about the service, joining and all the options and benefits of becoming a soldier. You will not regret it, even a visit to gather information.
My recruiter was Sargeant Daniel Griffin.
Sincerely, a note from a member of your community,
~Courtney Spire

Good luck to you, Courtney! I hope you do well and keep your sense of pride and dedication through the rigors of Basic Training!

What about Nudge?

Amorette and I want to wish you the best as you fallow this path in your life. Many members of my family have served and found that although there are many sacrifices in a military life, there are many educational and other opportunities as well. Good luck and a bit ahead of time, thank you for your service.

Follow. Steve means follow. He has a lot of trouble with this word.

Thank you. I just became so invigorated as I have been going through the process of becoming a soldier and taking in the understanding of what that holds me to. I figured I might as well share a peak of the emotions for there is no reason to hold back positive inspired thoughts in which the possibilities of opportunity are endless.

In attempt to make a positive difference in the world around me I often think about what "one" can do. Why not share a smile when the occasion to improve somebodies day comes along? Take it as a fortuity to seize the moment at play! Becoming a Soldier is something I see as an individual can improve not only my life, but that of many others as well. A Soldier Purpose.

"The follies which a man regrets most in his life are those which he didn't commit when he had the opportunity." ~Helen Rowland